Employment Opportunities
Circulation Clerk (Part-time)
The Perkiomen Valley Library, a branch of Montgomery County-Public Library is in search of a Circulation Clerk. This position is responsible for providing outstanding public library service to patrons. It also supports the activities of the Library by staffing the public service desk, performing clerical tasks, and assisting the Branch Manager and other staff with projects and programming. As needed, the Circulation Clerk acts as substitute staff at the main library, bookmobiles, and branches. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude toward customer service, possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work individually or on a team.
Benefits we provide:
- Starting wage of $16.05 per/hour
- Work Schedule: 16 hours per week
- Paid sick leave
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous work experience of 0–4 years.
- Good organizational ability.
- Good reading and filing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with the public.
- Good workstation computer literacy.
Potential employment is contingent on submitting the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.
Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Aileen Johnson at ajohnson@mclinc.org The employment application can be found at by clicking the employment application links below.
Library Assistant (Full-time)
The Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville is in search of a full-time Library Assistant. This position is responsible for providing outstanding public library service to patrons. It supports activities at the Library, by assisting in staffing the public service desk, performing clerical tasks, and coordinating projects, and programming. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude towards customer service. They must also possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work individually or on a team.
Benefits we provide:
• Starting salary of $17.66 per/hour
• Work schedule: 37 hours per week
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost group health and dental insurance for full-time employees
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
General Responsibilities:
• Opens/closes the library.
• Registers patrons for library cards.
• Places patron hold requests.
• Circulates library materials.
• Collects fines and fees.
• Advises patrons on selection of library materials.
• Answers or refers patron reference, account, policy, and technology questions.
• Performs various library clerical functions.
• Markets library services and programs.
• Represents library at municipal community days and other library outreach events.
• Ensures library collection is correctly shelved.
• Assists Department Manager with the acquisition and weeding of library materials.
• Finds, processes, and ships item hold requests.
• Develop and deliver library programming.
• Coordinate special projects, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Must have completed at least one academic year of post-secondary school education or possess at least 5-7 years previous work experience.
• Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Must have good organizational ability.
• Must possess the ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with the public.
• Must possess excellent computer literacy and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.
Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Aileen Johnson at ajohnson@mclinc.org. The employment application can be found by clicking the employment application form links below.
Support Staff I: Digital Literacy Clerk (Part-time)
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, seeks a part-time (19 hours/week) Digital Literacy Clerk. Responsible for providing outstanding computer assistance to patrons in the computer lab, helping in a wide range of digital tasks such as creating resumes, filling out job applications, creating email accounts and sending emails. Assist with the implementation of computer instruction curriculum, offering one-on-one instruction and teaching classes as needed. Supports activities of the MC-NPL by staffing the public service desk when needed, performing clerical tasks, and assisting the Department Head and other staff with projects and programming. Act as substitute staff at the circulation desk, and in other departments at the main library, bookmobiles, and branches, as needed. Must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude towards customer service. Must possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and ability to work individually or on a team.
Benefits we provide:
- Starting salary of $16.05 per/hour
- Work Schedule: 19 hours per week
- Generous paid sick leave
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and previous work experience of 0-4
- Proficient Computer Literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, G Suite, and a variety of email providers.
- Good organizational ability.
- Good reading and filing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with the public.
- Good workstation computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred.
- Working knowledge of Dewey Decimal classification system preferred.
- Position requires lifting as much as 30 pounds, standing for extended periods of time, and the ability to work at any of the Library’s locations.
Potential employment is contingent upon the submission to employer the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.
Qualified candidates please email a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application to Jeanne Cove, Department Manager at jcove@mclinc.org . The complete job description and employment application can be found by clicking the employment application form link below.
Reference Librarian (Part-time)
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a part-time Reference Librarian. As a direct report to the Reference Services Department Head, the Reference Librarian serves as a professional reference librarian for patrons in the main library, branch, and bookmobile service areas. Provide reference services support to district libraries and their patrons. Participate in regional and statewide virtual reference services. Perform collection development in assigned areas. Write and administer grants to enhance department offerings. Develop and deliver training, workshops, and programs for staff and the public. Cross-train with other departments and branches to provide staffing assistance, as needed.
Benefits we provide:
- Starting salary of $22 – 24 per/hour
- Work Schedule: 28 hours per week
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement Plan
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications for Employment
- Master’s Degree in Library Science. Ability to obtain certification as a Professional Librarian by PA Bureau of Teacher Certification.
- Experience in patron-facing public library services is preferred.
- Work experience in library reference services is desired.
- Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems (ILS) is preferred and Polaris ILS is desired.
- Spanish language fluency is desired.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.
Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Loretta Righter at lrighter@mclinc.org. Please click on the printable or editable employment application link below to complete an application.
About Us
Our mission at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (MC-NPL) is to be a gateway to lifelong learning by providing convenient access to resources that inform, educate, entertain, and enrich people’s lives. MC-NPL has been fulfilling our mission for over 225 years. In addition to library services, we also serve as the district center that provides consultation, and support and delivers over 1 million items to all 34 libraries throughout Montgomery County Pennsylvania. In 2023 our main Library, bookmobile services, and four branches circulated 682,902 items. MC-NPL is committed to serving our communities by providing them with sources of information, entertainment, and knowledge within our libraries and outside of our library walls.
Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity (EOE). The library hires, trains, promotes and compensates employees based on personal competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, or physical and mental impairments. Our EOE philosophy applies to all aspects of employment including recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, and benefits.
Application Procedures
To apply, please follow the instructions listed in the posting. If an application is requested, please download the application form to your computer, complete it, and submit it as specified in the posting.
Editable Employment Application Form (Microsoft Word format)
To apply for future consideration, email an application to mnlhr@mclinc.org or mail it to:
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
Attn: Human Resources Administrator
1001 Powell Street
Norristown, PA 19401
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